This one semester course
is designed primarily for students who are, or plan to become engaged in
the field of real estate. The course is intended to give the student a
practical review and analysis rights and responsibilities attendant
to ownership, use, management, and transfer of real estate. Emphasis is
placed on common law and legislative requirements applying to ownership
forms and methods, and to related sales, leasing and financing.

ENTRY-LEVEL COMPETENCIES

A basic understanding
of real estate theory and practice is desirable.

COURSE OBJECTIVES

To provide the student
with a sound understanding of the legal basis for real estate ownership
and activity

To instill in the student
an appreciation of the limits and means provided by the body of real estate
law and legal practice

To provide the student
with a sound working knowledge of specific and detailed practices required
by law or based on legal necessity

MAJOR TOPICS TO BE
INCLUDED

Land, Descriptions, Titles
and Interest, Deeds and Recording

Brokers and Managers,
Law of Agency

Contracts, Sales Escrow

Ownership and Rights

Liens, Mortgages, Deeds
of Trust

Loans, Foreclosure, Insurance

Development and Construction:
Subdivisions, Cooperatives, and Condominiums

Land Use Controls, Restrictions,
Zoning Ordinances, Easements, Covenants and Taxation